Faces and sights of Umpiem

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December 19th 2008

Published: February 26th 2009

I was fortunate enough to spend a week staying at a guesthouse in Umpiem camp with one of the trainers, Bee to observe her cultural orientation classes for refugees bound for Australia. It gave me an opportunity to experience first-hand how many of the families live in the camps and in what conditions. I would have to confess that I do not know how long I would be able to cope as it is extremely... Read Full Entry

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The Doc moves to Thailand

I am departing Australia on Friday 24th October 2008 for 12 months. I am leaving behind my home by the beach for a mountainous and forrested location in Thailand. Otherwise known as the "City of Three Mists," I will be living in Mae Hong Son and working along the Thai-Burma border. I will be assisting refugees who have fled from Burma with their preparations for resettlement to Australia as well as embarking on my own educational and cultural learning experience. I am hanging up the high heels and suits for a slower pace in life and an awesome opportunity to learn... full info

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